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Kirstyn Byerline

Buffalo

Summary

Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Experienced with patient triage and emergency intervention. Utilizes critical thinking and rapid response to manage acute medical situations effectively. Knowledge of advanced life support techniques and emergency protocols ensures optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HSHS St. John's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Medical Assistant

Orthopedic Center Of Illinois
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Nursing Home
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Memorial Hospital Springfield
10.2019 - 11.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Villa East
05.2016 - 10.2020
  • Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Johns School of Nursing
Springfield, IL
05-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
06-2024

Skills

  • EKG interpretation
  • Patient assessments
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Trauma nursing
  • Airway management
  • Emergency triage
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
  • Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • RN - Registered Nurse Associates in Science

Languages

English

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HSHS St. John's Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Orthopedic Center Of Illinois
10.2023 - 03.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Nursing Home
05.2022 - 10.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Memorial Hospital Springfield
10.2019 - 11.2022

Certified Nurse Assistant

Villa East
05.2016 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Johns School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College
Kirstyn Byerline